UTS student enrolment soars after Premier’s initiative

KUCHING: Education initiatives by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg have paid dividends to University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the introduction of substantial scholarships at UTS in 2021 has yielded unprecedented results. These scholarships include a 50 per cent […]

Mitsubishi Corporation scholarships for 5 UTS students

SIBU: Five undergraduate students from University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) were awarded with the Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) Scholarship Programme yesterday. The MC Scholarship programme is a scholarship provided by the MC that aims to provide financial support to the selected students from the B40 family. Those recipients were Dennis Phiong Wei Sheng, Lee Kuok Jing, […]

Apply now for Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship

PUTRAJAYA: Applications for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong 2023 Scholarship (BYDPA) are now open to qualified Malaysians to pursue master’s and doctorate degrees in the fields of Science and Technology, Economics, Law and Islamic Finance at local and foreign universities. The Public Service Department (PSD) said application forms are available online at http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my until March 3. […]

Foundation donates RM2.1 mil for charity

KUCHING: The Tan Guek Kee and Lee Siew Ling Charity Foundation doled out a total of RM2,160,888 to 23 charitable and educational organisations, and scholarships for 21 students here today. The Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching-Samarahan & Serian Division, Sarawak topped the list with RM760,000 followed by Kuching […]

Bright students assured of Yayasan Sarawak scholarships

TEBEDU: Students from the B40 group who excel in their studies have the opportunity to pursue their studies at international secondary schools under Yayasan Sarawak. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said there are five Yayasan Sarawak international secondary schools are located in Petra Jaya, Semenggoh, Sibu, Miri and Bintulu, which accommodate students from the rural […]

Additional RM750k for UTS scholarship scheme

SIBU: The Sarawak government has agreed to provide an additional allocation of RM750,000 for the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) Scholarship Scheme as the current allocation has been fully utilised. According to the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dr Annuar Rapaee, last year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg […]

Yayasan Sarawak scholarship for three top scorers

LIMBANG: Three top scorer students for Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) 2022 in Limbang here were given the Yayasan Sarawak scholarship. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the scholarship in conjunction with the celebration of the 51st state-level Teacher’s Day 2022 here. He said he was made to understand that three […]

Further your studies at Swinburne Sarawak

The Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) is ready to grant scholarships or education loans to Sarawakian students accepted to the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus in Kuching (Swinburne Sarawak). Swinburne University of Technology’s international branch campus in Melbourne, Australia, offers affordable, globally recognised industry-relevant courses. The university is defined and inspired by technology and innovation, […]

Children of couple killed in accident receive Socso benefits

KUCHING: The children of a couple who passed away due to an accident have received their parents’ Social Security Organisation (Socso) benefits. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman visited the children of the late Abdul Wahap Yusup, 52, and Sulyani Gimo, 54, today. Both children — Mohammad Riduan Abdul Wahap, 16, and 12-year-old Mohammad Rizman Abdul […]

Yayasan Sarawak consistent in providing assistance

KUCHING: The Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) has consistently provided financial assistance to needy Sarawakian students. It has currently approved a total of 5,400 scholarships for Sarawakian students in the form of Admission Assistance to Tertiary/Technical Education and Inisiatif Graduan Pulang Sarawak (iGPS). According to its statement issued on Tuesday (May 17), the foundation has approved […]